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Wireless keyboards for work - thoughts? - New Mom MT

Posted: Nov 21, 2010

I just got a wireless mouse as a gift and absolutely love it, however it does use batteries and I'm unsure how often I'll have to replace them due to being on the computer for long hours working. I would love to get a wireless keyboard as well (two less cords to trip over, lol), and am would appreciate input from other MTs who have used them. Are they just as responsive as wired keyboards, have long battery life, etc.? Some of them are a tad expensive, so I'm unsure which kind would be best. Thanks in advance!

wireless:) sm - clsd

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Have used both for years. Got a MS comfort keyboard and mouse probably....5 years ago? I have no clue how often I have to replace batteries, so they must last a long time:) Maybe once or twice a year is all. Love them.

My batteries have never lasted that long, but I - sm

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use my mouse 10-12 hours a day. My daughter does have a wireless mouse that has an on/off switch, so in 6 months she has never had to put in a new battery.

I used a wireless keyboard and liked it in the - s,k

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beginning, however, it did not last a long time. As for the battery problem, use rechargable batteries. That is what I use for my wireless mouse. They last 2 to 3 weeks, and if I know I am not going to be using it for a day or so, I just go ahead and recharge them and also have a charged pair waiting.

My keyboard batteries last much longer than mouse - love both, would never go back

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In the six years I have had my wireless keyboard, I have changed the batteries twice, maybe three times.

The mouse, on the other hand, I have to replug that guy about every two or three months.

I love my wireless though, would never go back. I have enough wires and cords in and around my desk, plus the ability to use either device anywhere within range of the hub .. a range of a several dozen feet in any direction .. is a big plus for me.

Rechargeable batteries though... gonna get me some. Thanks for that tip, replier!

(both devices are Logitech - my brand of choice for PC accessories)

Wireless keyboards - Jazz

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I have used one for @ 3 years...works fine and your computer will let you know when the batteries are running low...which takes a long time, as I too type 8+ hours and usually it is once a year or more. One problem...some platforms will not accept the wireless...you'll know by missed keystrokes. I use SoftMed and do not encounter the problem.

Wireless keyboad and mouse - anon

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I too have used both a wireless keyboard and mouse for over 5 years. No problem at all with batterise, maybe once a year at the very most twice and I am on it 8 or more hours a day. Now if I could just find a lightweight wireless headset, I'd be all set.

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